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Sharps Pepperbox Replica

privatecollector
What can you tell me about a 22 short caliber 4 barrel pepperbox. It Is a Sharps replica and made by Miroku (Browning Import?). Black plastic grips with brass finish. Cute little pistol. What's it's background/history? Have looked for info everywhere, to no avail. Even shoots good, for what it is, about 6" group at 25 ft.
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  • rldowns3
    Are you looking for a history on the origional "pepperbox" type pistols or a history on the specific model you have?

    Here is a brief summary of the origionals history, I don't know if this is what you are looking for;

    http://casguns.homestead.com/Sharps_Pepperbox.html
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  • privatecollector
    [/quote]I'm curious about Background on the replica. Heard they were some sort of presentation model brought in by Browning but nothing concrete.
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  • rldowns3
    You might consult the ole blue book for the specific model you have they usually have a very brief mfg history listed with the gun and you can go and find out more specific info probably on the net from there.
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  • privatecollector
    Blue book, numerous other gun books, no listing for this pistol. I'm not a wiz on internet but I've been unable to locate info there either. I do appreciate this forum and any replies.

    Learning in Arkansas
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  • rldowns3
    Where did you get the firearm? If you got it from a dealer I'd ask them where they got the gun and just follow the paper trail back to the mfg. Or you can have the serial #'s run by just about any law enforcement agency and they might be able to help you come up with a mfg.
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  • privatecollector
    Appreciate the input but I'm not after the history of this particular sn pistol but rather info on who put them on market, how much they worth, etc. I know a little about Miroku but thought they usually did commeratives & various winchesters/brownings and shotguns. Have looked a lot and found nothing on these pistols. Bought it from private party CASS type guy and he knew even less about it for he got from one of his students at college. Tried to contact Miroku and Browning but have never got a response. Hoping some knowledgable person on forum has input.

    Learning in Arkansas
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  • rldowns3
    Well, if you follow the paper trail back on the firearm you can get the very info you are looking for, retail value (at least at the time of sale) and mfg's that you could contact for the more specific info you are looking for.
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  • ahankster
    I am not positive, but am pretty sure Rossi was selling a replica, very accurately made, for a period of time. I saw one in a pawn shop about 2 weeks ago. It was in pretty good condition, they wanted $200 for it. If it had been a sharps, it would have been worth 6 or so.
    Hank
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  • interstatepawnllc
    I have a Sharps pepperbox pistol third model 3-1/2" bbl in .32 rimfire short for sale. Interested? interstatekashkonverters@sunflower.com ask for JC

    "If your gonna be stupid, go find a democrat."
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  • privatecollector
    What's this paper trail you KEEP refering to? I'm in a state that doesn't require registration and a private sale between legal adults doesn't require reporting, only when bought thru FFL dealer. This is made by Miroku (Japan) so Rossi is out. I due appreciate constructive input, thank you.
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  • woodsrunner
    I had one made in the late 60's early 70's. Mine was definately marked Uberti though. I bought and sold mine for well under $100.00 . That was within the past three years. Even if your's was made in Japan by Miroku, I wouldn't be suprised if they were made on the same tooling. Another thought I know I've seen at least one Miroku marked Colt 51 navy replica. Maybe they assembled them from Uberti's parts, or even the other way around.

    Woods
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  • rldowns3
    All firearms (modern) are manufactured with a serial #. All firearms manufacturers keep the serial #'s and gun information recorded somewhere. I'm sure if you track the serial # on this paticular firearm you can find the very information you are looking for, that's what I mean by "paper trail". The manufacturer has records of what dealer they sold the firearm to and that dealer if it's still in business might still have a record on it. Of which the ATF should have an available record on it, if it wasn't too terribly long ago. That's why I suggest running the serial #'s on the gun, unless you are "less than confident" about showing law enforcement the serial #. It's either that or find a gunsmith who's been around the block 2 or 3 times, perhaps they could give you the information you seek.
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